New Hong Kong Hotels Association Chairman Elects

The Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA) announced today (22 August, 2018) the election of Ms Rebecca Kwan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Hong Kong & United Kingdom of Dorsett Hospitality International, as its new chairman.

Ms Rebecca Kwan was appointed an additional role within the group as Head of Operations – United Kingdom to oversee the entire hotel operations in the United Kingdom. Ms Kwan also holds the portfolio of General Manager of Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong, Hong Kong; a boutique hotel under the d.Collection brand of Dorsett Hospitality International.

Besides being a key player in the formation of strategic business plans to drive sales performance for the group in Hong Kong and other regions, Ms Rebecca Kwan, in her expanded role, is also accountable in supporting UK sales and hotel revenue related matters.

A member of the Association’s Executive Committee since 2009, Ms Rebecca Kwan was elected 2nd Vice Chairman in 2017. “It’s an honour to serve as chairman of HKHA which plays a key role in Hong Kong’s tourism industry and development of the city’s hospitality to nearly 60 million visitors each year. It’s also a privilege to work together with the Executive Committee comprising a group of professional hoteliers, for setting priorities to uplift the quality and standards of service for the betterment of the hotel industry,” Ms Rebecca Kwan said.

The HKHA Executive Committee would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr Shaun Campbell for his invaluable contribution in steering the Association since 2017 and for his tireless effort and dedication in helping to raise the profile of the hotel industry in Hong Kong.

Incoming Chairman, Ms Rebecca Kwan, will commence her two-year term effective 22 August 2018. Members of the Executive Committee include:

Ms Rebecca Kwan said, “I look forward to working with the members of the tourism industry and I am confident that we will help to build and ensure the prosperity of the industry which will contribute greatly to the Hong Kong economy as well as creating more opportunities for the local work force.”